Anemia is a relatively common symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It increases in prevalence as the disease advances and is a sign of worsening kidney function.

Peter L. Salgo, MD: We’re going to be talking about anemia here. What percentage of the chronic kidney disease [CKD] population gets anemic, and what is the etiology of the anemia? Robert ...

The goal in treating anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is to help your body make more healthy red blood cells. The exact treatment you'll get depends on what causes your anemia and your ...

Anemia is more common in later-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and dialysis increasing the risk. Treating the underlying cause can improve symptoms and quality of life. It’s ...

At least with that drug, there’s no evidence that treating the anemia slows down progression of CKD. Peter L. Salgo, MD: If I’ve got to pay for all this, I’m going to ask the obvious question.

KDIGO. KDIGO Clinical practice guideline for anemia in chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int Suppl. 2012;2 (4):279-335. Yee-Moon Wang A. Nutrition and anemia in chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease and anemia—both individually and together—spell bad news (in the form of increased mortality risk) for patients with heart failure, say the results of a new study of ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues. Chronic ...